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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
8
A fragmented report covers Empire Day celebrations at Mumbil with school children, sports and social events. The narrative also details court proceedings about forfeitures, timber royalty and land matters, including statements by Payne and witnesses.
A damaged report details an inquiry into alleged timber destruction on a park by Turnday the boat area. The Land Board chaired by Mrs Ebbeworth, with members sat to hear competing testimonies and the matter was referred to higher courts before remitting to the Local Land Board for further inquiry.
The record outlines final decisions from a formal session noting recommendations for land tenancies and annual rents. It lists several appellants with acreage and proposed terms, including 14 year tenures and arrears payments, and adjournment of certain cases.
Fragmented correspondence discusses opinions on a public figure, referencing former mayors and wartime lineage. It defends Muller and denounces hysteria amid tensions near a border, asserting the subject would defend himself if alive. The text contains partial names and historical references, with unclear origins.
A Wellington farmer complains about the viability of farming based on a farm balance sheet. He notes the gap between predicted and actual returns, cites wheat certificates and hay yields, and questions costs such as hay cutting and livestock feed. He argues many farmers face debt and uncertain income.
A court case finished today in which William Dutteld claimed £10 damages from E W Dall over alleged damage to a dining set during an afternoon tea at Kindbell's. The proceedings concerned a special sale of goods and the parties involved include Benford Taylor and Western Lid.
A garbled 1916 newspaper item advertises wanted men for property deals and relocation in Orion Blair Adah area with references to a sale, a social event, and a political gathering. It lists names like W Gavainagit and Gordon, plus a farewell meeting and a church organizing secretary. The fragmentary notes mention a "Times" ad, a 70 acre area, and a final leave context with various stray phrases.
Owing to a large entry list for the Cat Meeting at the Show Ground on King's Birthday Monday the club will place prize money on the winners of the heats with heats run offs to determine overall winners. W Gardner secretary.
The Liberal Association outlines meetings across the Macquarie electorate with dates in June. Notices specify locations such as CANOO and YROVAL Halls and COBRA CREEK, with references to individuals like Mudar and Cosier's. The fragmentary text hints at event scheduling and participant names.
Applications will be received up to Wednesday June 1918 for a qualified person to take charge at the Pumping Station of the Wellington Works of Water Supply. Salary and duties specification available at the Town Clerk's Office during office hours.
Applications are invited and will be received until noon on Thursday the 5th. 1946 for the position of Valuer and Collector of Taxes for the Wellington Municipality. Applicants to state communication regarding duties at the Town Clerk's Office Connett Chamber Wellington during office hours.
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